R.I.P. quintet One Direction

It started with Zayn Malik and his man-bun missing the Manila-leg of their On The Road concert series allegedly due to stress, and ended with his announcement of retirement from 1D. 

I am not a die-hard fanatic but the most important millenial boyband's LSS-inducing songs have been part of my post-college ~real~ life as twen-teenager. #guiltypleasure

Updated WIKI entry

His statement in full:

"My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22 year old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world."

Fair, but .. ugh. 

Dat face: No longer in 1D, always in our minds.. 

.. and hearts ..

.. and souls.

It is obvs he has Middle Eastern features but I just learned today he is specifically of Pakistani descent.

So matz feelsz.